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by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Wednesday April 1, 2015 is the American Heart Association’s “National Walking Day.” Heart disease is the number one killer in the US. Introducing more physical activity into your life is […]

North End Waterfront Health will be offering two training sessions on how to administer Nasal Narcan for those who struggle with opiate addiction as well as family members. Nasal Narcan is an antidote that blocks the effects of opiate overdose […]

by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health This week (March 2-6) is National Sleep Awareness Week. Everyone needs between 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Why we need sleep: The body and brain need rest. It […]

by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Peanut allergy is the most common of all food allergies. People who are allergic to peanuts are allergic to the peanut protein, even in small amounts. This type of allergy […]

by Mary Wright, RN, nurse educator at North End Waterfront Health Friday February 6, 2015 is “Go Red For Women” day. Wear red to raise awareness about the rate of heart disease in women. Heart disease is the leading cause […]

In response to overwhelming demand, podiatrist Eric Schultz, DPM, will practice at North End Waterfront Health full time beginning on February 24. Schultz, who has chaired NEW Health’s Podiatry Department since 1997, had previously split his time between the North […]

by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health With tomorrow’s predicted blizzard approaching, it is a good time to create or update your family emergency plan. Everyone should have family emergency plan, for events from weather-related emergencies, […]

The following advisory was written by Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and posted by North End Waterfront Health. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting bitter cold temperatures throughout the Commonwealth for the remainder of the week. As the temperatures continue […]

by Mary Wright, RN, health educator for North End Waterfront Health The American Cancer Society suggests the following changes in your lifestyle to help you have a healthier 2015: Stop smoking. Eat a healthy diet. Your diet should include eating […]

by Marianne Aiello, public affairs officer for North End Waterfront Health The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said the 2014 flu shot may be less effective than it normally is, due to the circulation of an unanticipated strain […]